"He... calls them each by name (Ps. 147:4)." ("Star Night Sky Ravine," by Mark Basarab, Unsplash)
1) 48% of NYC Speak Non-English in Homes
Did you catch that quote? 48% of all New York City Residents speak a non-English language in their homes. Astonishing. Find this and other striking stats on a new infographic by Missio Nexus, downloadable for free at https://missio-graphics.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Volume+8/Diaspora-New-York-Metro.pdf. (It appears one does not have to be a member of Missio Nexus to download this cool resource.) read more…
2) Attention All Prayer Warriors
This past week, one Brigada participant wrote, “In the OT when God’s people were confronted by powerful enemies, God often instructed His people to pray.” Do you have a particular resource that might help others pray more effectively for the lost in their city or nation? If so, please “Comment” and list it here. Thanks!
3) Join Others in Asking God to “Multiply Us!
Tap into an entire network of DMM trainers, researchers, strategists, and implementers at the upcoming MultiplyUs 2 conference on November 7th (11am to 1pm EDT), staged in partnership with 24:14 and MoreDisciples.com. Sign up at http://multiplyus.com. Hear stories, including those implementing since the first MultiplyUs conference, as well as tools and strategies to help you get going. This event will be recorded. To receive the recording, please register. read more…
4) Gotta Love This New Effort to Love Muslims
We love this new coordinated approach by Crescent Project to utilize online platforms typically frequented by Muslims abroad to create opportunities for new friendships with men or women who live in closed countries. https://www.crescentproject.org/embassy. It’s a great way to break down barriers between nations and religions. Go Crescent Project.
5) Free Online Resource about Honor-Shame
The online missions journal, Missio Dei, has devoted its current issue to honor-shame issues as they relate to the theory, theology, and practice of missions. It is free to the global missions community. http://missiodeijournal.com If you haven’t investigated the concept of honor-shame in yet, this issue is a great intro.
6) God Reigns in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan’s new acting President Sadyr Japarov, who came to power last week in a popular uprising, may run for a full term if the country amends its constitution to allow it. We aren’t experts in politics but we know that God is the one who allows kings to be placed in authority. May He reign even in this, Central Asia’s only full democracy. One of the latest news sources: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/19/asia/kyrgyzstan-president-constitution-change-intl/index.html. Join us in praying for Kyrgyzstan: https://prayercast.com/kyrgyzstan.html. read more…
7) Latest Travel Restrictions
Traveling soon? Or at least hope to? Here are a few sites that can tell you the latest travel restrictions for Covid-19. American Airlines has a great one (Thanks, Ryan!): https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions. IATA (the airline and travel agency association) has one too: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php. Kayak’s is at https://www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions. What website do you use to monitor travel and Covid restrictions like these? We would love for you to comment. read more…
8) Want to launch a media to disciple making movement effort?
In 10 hours, you will get the tools you need to begin to use media for finding potential people of peace, move the relationship offline, and continue the process of discipling the person of peace to engage their family and friends with the Gospel. Lab M2M is a 4-week (2.5 hours a week, mostly) training starting November 3 from 8-10:30AM (Eastern Standard Time) over Zoom. There will be required work to do between sessions designed to help you launch your media to movement effort. For more details and to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGnJQ-h65GMQwkMMRIgPo5GWG3Qf1maZ24O-4zK2sBMyvdZQ/viewform
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9) We’re Grateful for…
…a $50 recurring gift from a great friend of Brigada. Thank you! Would you want to join this gracious partner in setting up a recurring monthly gift to Brigada? If so, click to https://brigada.org/empower-brigada then click “Donate” and check the box, “Make this a monthly donation,” then type in the monthly gift of your choice. God bless you!
10) The Last Bit: An Online Global Gathering
We had no idea that this gathering would include so much for the global audience. And the video resources of all the speakers seem to be completely free for anyone to view, regardless of whether or not they registered for the conference. The Global Pastors Assembly, sponsored by Finishing the Task, took place last week. Thank you Finishing the Task! To view the resources go here: https://www.finishingthetask.com/gap4ftt/ . Which one did you find particularly helpful to your ministry? Please comment. read more…
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